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This Is Islam presents a lively introduction to a religion that has a dramatic history and plays a crucial role in the world today. Designed for people unfamiliar with Islamic beliefs, rituals, and customs, it explains the history of Islam, the importance of Islamic law, and major sects including Sunnism, Shi'ism, and Sufism.
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Theology & ReligionTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page 1
- Title Page 2
- Copyright
- Credits
- Contents
- Publisher's Note
- Map: Distribution of Muslim Population by Country and Territory
- Map: World Distribution of Muslim Population
- Teacher's Preface
- Chapter 1: What is Islam?
- Chapter 2: Arabs and Arabia before Islam
- Chapter 3: Muhammad and the Emmergence of Islam
- Chapter 4: Islamic Texts
- Chapter 5: Islamic Sects
- Chapter 6: Philosophy and Theology
- Chapter 7: Teachings
- Chapter 8: The Mosque and Prayer
- Chapter 9: Islamic Rites
- Chapter 10: Islamic Law (Sharia)
- Chapter 11: Challenges of the Modern Era
- Resources
- Index
- About the Author
